Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Winnipeg during the 2023 Christmas and New Years break…
Shopping Malls
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| CF Polo Park Shopping Centre | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 4:30pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 4:30pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Kildonan Place | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 12:00pm – 4:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
Grocery Stores & Retailers
| Costco | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 8:30pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 9:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Walmart | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 10:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): 9:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Superstore | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Home Depot | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Rona/Lowes | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| IKEA | Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Tuesday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Sunday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Monday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
All civic offices are closed on Friday, December 22 at noon, and closed all day on Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1.
Recycling & garbage collection
There will be no recycling and garbage collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. This means that your regular collection day will be one day later during these two weeks. For example, if your collection day normally falls on Monday, put your carts out on Tuesday during these two weeks.
To find your collection day, visit winnipeg.ca/collectionday, download the Recyclepedia app, or contact 311.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill)Â (commercial customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 25 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | 5:30am. to 6:00pm |
| Monday, January 1 | Closed |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 25 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | 8:00am. to 6:00pm |
| Monday, January 1 | Closed |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 25 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | Closed |
| Monday, January 1 | Closed |
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 25 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | Closed |
| Monday, January 1 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1.
New Year’s Eve service
On Sunday, December 31, Winnipeg Transit will operate extended hours on select routes. Customers are encouraged to consult Navigo for more details.
The City and Manitoba Public Insurance are helping Winnipeggers get home safely this New Year’s Eve by offering free transit after 7:00pm
The Free Ride program applies to all Winnipeg Transit and Winnipeg Transit Plus service starting December 31 at 7:00pm until end of service. The last buses leave Downtown at approximately 1:30am.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has sponsored the Free Ride New Year’s Eve service since 2011. As MPI data shows that impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of road fatalities, the public auto insurer is committed to reducing related collisions, deaths and injuries through supporting initiatives that offer safe and dependable options to those ringing in the New Year.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, December 24; Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1.
For more information on branch locations and hours, see:Â Locations and hours.
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Recreation & Leisure
Arenas
All arenas are closed Sunday, December 24 to Monday, January 1, reopening on Tuesday, January 2, unless otherwise indicated.
Ab McDonald Arena will be open over the winter break.
Casual ice rentalsÂ
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 27 | 4:45:00pm to 10:45:00pm |
| Thursday, December 28 | 4:45:00pm to 10:45:00pm |
| Friday, December 29 | 4:45:00pm to 10:45:00pm |
| Saturday, December 30 | 8:45:00am. to 2:45:00pm |
Public skateÂ
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 28 | 5:30pm to 7:00:00pm |
| Saturday, December 30 | 12:30pm to 2:30pm |
Indoor Pools
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday, December 24 | All pools close at 11:30am. with the exception of the Elmwood Kildonans Pool, Seven Oaks Pool, and Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool which are closed all day |
| Monday, December 25 | All pools are closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | All pools are closed |
| Sunday, December 31 | All pools close at 4:00pm |
| Monday, January 1 | All pools are closed |
The Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool is closed for maintenance from December 12 to January 6.
Fitness & Leisure Centres
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday, December 24 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 11:30am. with the exception of the Mayfair Recreation Centre, which is closed all day |
| Monday, December 25 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Tuesday, December 26 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Sunday, December 31 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 4:00pm |
| Monday, January 1 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
Animal Services
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday, December 24 | Noon to 5:00pm |
| Monday, December 25 | Noon to 3:00pm – open house |
| Tuesday, December 26 | Closed |
| Sunday, December 31 | Noon to 5:00pm |
| Monday, January 1 | Closed |
For more information, including how to purchase or renew your pet license online and to view dogs available for adoption, visit Animal Services.
Cemeteries
Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries are open from 8:00am. to 6:30pm on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25. These cemeteries are otherwise open daily from 8:00am. to 4:30pm
For more information, visit Cemeteries.
